Thursday, September 10, 2009

Being safe and healthy in Kindermusik

Antibacterial gel and soaps, if they do what their manufacturers say, kill 99.9% of all germs, good and bad. We are afraid of the "bad" germs for sure but we need "good" bacteria for digestion and a strong immune system. In the Kindermusik studio at the Asheville Arts Center antibacterial soap is available in the restrooms for before and after class and you may choose to approach the season making use of it. You are also welcome to bring your own antibacterial lotion for you and your child. Use caution with your children by making sure the gel (because of its high alcohol content) is completely rubbed in and dry.

If you or your child are not feeling well please take advantage of our easy class make-up policy. A quick email to let me know will do just fine. Then stay home and put on you Kindermusik CDs and have a special fun time together in your own class. Other common sense tidbits for in class are to cough or sneeze into your elbow and help your child to learn that as well.

I pledge to take measures to keep the environment clean and safe. Instruments will be cleaned before reusing. Also special attention to door nobs and other community common items.

For our circle songs, the ritual with a strong social lesson for us all, you, as always,do have a choice to hold hands or to stand behind your child holding both of his or her hands out but not joining hands with the circle. Maybe you have another creative idea for this activity. You are the parent and you make the choices for your child in this event. I believe we will all be understanding and accepting!

But best of all we know that fun, loving interaction and a good belly laugh (which increases your white cell blood count thus boosting immunities!) will contribute to the good health of your family.

So let's get singing and twirling!! Classes begin Monday Sept. 14th. There's still room for you if you haven't registered. If you'd like to try a class drop me an email we'll get you in.

Best of health!
Yvette

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